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March 25, 2023

Vokkaligas, Lingayats get 2% more, Muslims moved to EWS category

The Cabinet also approved the internal reservation for Schedule Caste by allotting a percentage-based quota based on the size of the population.

1 min

Priyanka: Rahul will never bow, he belongs to martyrs' family

She said Rahul is a \"true patriot\" and has questioned Adani Group's \"loot\", raising questions about Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi.

1 min

14 Oppn parties move SC against 'misuse' of Central agencies

Acceding to the senior counsel’s request, the CJI agreed to list them on April 5.

1 min

DISQUALIFIED

Rahul no longer Wayanad MP, declares LS Secretariat; entire Oppn condemns action; Congress plans nationwide 'save democracy' protests from Monday

2 mins

No debate, Finance Bill passed with 45 amendments

Finance Bill 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the bill amid sloganeering from the opposition MPs.

1 min

MEA seeks action, not assurances on vandalism at missions abroad

Indian missions in London, British Columbia, and San Francisco were vandalised recently, allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists following the police action against radical preacher Amritpal in Punjab.

1 min

HC sets aside Gupta's suspension, asks him to maintain House dignity

On March 21, Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel had suspended Gupta till the next Budget Session for ‘obstructing House proceedings’.

2 mins

L-G is from Gujarat, knows nothing about capital: Kejriwal in Assembly

Arvind Kejriwal also attacked VK Saxena for obstructing various initiatives of his government.

1 min

Cong springs to Rahul's defence

Cong leader's disqualification is 'an attack on democracy': Delhi unit chief Anil Choudhary

1 min

Drizzle keeps mercury down, cloudy day today

While skies remained overcast throughout, rainfall remained patchy with only a few parts of the national capital witnessing isolated spells of drizzle.

1 min

MCD offers free parking at many sites as tender process delayed

The official said that the tender process will be started soon.

1 min

Ammonia removal plant to help cleanse Yamuna water

The Delhi government on Friday announced the setting up of an ammonia removal plant to treat polluted Yamuna water coming from Haryana.

1 min

Over 1,000 students benefit from DU's fee waiver scheme

AID FOR WEAKER SECTIONS

1 min

AAP govt committed to better infrastructure in schools, says Atishi

She inspected an under-construction school in Sangam Vihar on Friday.

1 min

City awash with drugs: Top NCB official

NCB registered 85 cases of drug use and smuggling in 2022, seized 200 kg of contraband

1 min

Special investigation team to probe T'gana question paper leak case

THE Telangana Public Service Commission (TSPSC) question paper leak has come as a shot in the arm for the Telangana Congress leaders, especially TPCC chief Revanth Reddy, allowing them the opportunity to champion the cause of unemployed youth in the State.

1 min

YSRCP suspends four MLAs for cross-voting in Andhra MLC polls

The party said the four MLAs, including three from Nellore were suspended for their alleged antiparty activities.

1 min

Police cover increases manifold at Vengaivayal

Four police checkposts have been set up at the roads leading to Vengaivayal.

1 min

TN govt 'softens' stance on National Education Policy

States must have freedom to follow own education system: Minister

2 mins

Rahul refused to say sorry to Surat court: Cong leader

A senior Congres leader claimed that leaders in the Gujarat unit tried to persuade Rahul to apologize before the court convicted him for two years. But Rahul declined to pay heed.

1 min

United Oppn takes govt head on over Rahul's disqualification

Setting aside their political differences with the Grand Old Party, leaders of TMC, AAP and SP slam BJP and come out in support of the Congress leader

2 mins

Qatar likely to frame individual charges against 8 Navy veterans

Some family members are also hoping that the Amir of Qatar grants a pardon during the ongoing month of Ramadan.

1 min

Rahul thinks he is above govt, judiciary: Thakur

BJP asks Rahul to reflect on why he got poor legal advise despite Congress having a ‘battery’ of good lawyers.

1 min

How petition filed by late SC lawyer has triggered national debate

AFTER the Surat District Court’s conviction of Rahul Gandhi and his subsequent disqualification by the Lok Sabha Secretariat as an MP has triggered a political storm, a Kerala connection has emerged in this case.

1 min

Tripura Speaker: BJP wins as Motha abstains from voting

TIPRA Motha, which had joined CPI(M) and Congress in putting up a joint Opposition candidate, abstained, a move that came days after the BJP made fresh overtures towards party chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma.

1 min

TB will lose, India will win, says PM

Inaugurates 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi, exudes confidence of disease eradication

1 min

Amritpal was ready with pvt militia, emblem & currency

Talking to the media, SSP of Khanna, Amneet Kondal, said, “The Khalistan flag had some Urdu words written on it.“

1 min

'Dry' Bihar grossly under-reported hooch deaths in Saran, says NHRC

In an 18-page report issued on Thursday, the NHRC claimed that the district administration had cremated the bodies of 33 people without any post-mortem.

1 min

NORTH KOREA SAYS IT TESTED UNDERWATER NUCLEAR DRONE

Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North’s commitment to raising nuclear threats.

1 min

Protests in London as Netanyahu meets Sunak

Hundreds protest against Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul Israeli judiciary as he arrives to meet British PM Rishi Sunak.

1 min

US' Syria strike kills 14 pro-Iran fighters

“The air strikes were conducted in response to today’s attack as well as a series of recent attacks against coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC,” Austin said.

2 mins

Saudi Arabia in talks with Syria on resuming consular services

The report gave no timeline for the move, which would mark the latest Saudi step towards mending rifts with regional rivals.

1 min

Macron under pressure as protests lead to bloodshed

King Charles III's visit cancelled amid unrest over pension reforms

1 min

Tax on royalty, technical fees to non-resident firms hiked

The withholding tax is usually paid by the Indian company and India Inc is still weighing out the impact of the move on their policies.

1 min

Tax advantage on debt MF to go, bank FDs may gain

Tax benefit was biggest reason for investors to choose debt funds

2 mins

Govt hikes DA by 4% from 38% to 42%; extends Ujjwala subsidy by 1 yr

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Friday announced that the government has extended subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for another year.

1 min

Shares fall for 2nd straight session, Sensex sheds 398 pts

Stock Market Highlights: Nifty charts hint at downside towards 16,800 levels.

1 min

Saweety looks to display gold mettle

Having confirmed her second World C'ships medal, Haryana's pugilist hoping to sign off with top finish

3 mins

Arundhati to reignite turns spiritual her dreams

For the past eight years, Bhagya hasn’t watched her daughter play in person.

3 mins

Kane helps England beat Italy 2-1

The England captain moves clear of the record mark he had shared with Wayne Rooney.

1 min

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